COLLEGE FOOTBALL Multiple tight-end sets could boost Virginia football's offense this fall GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Aug 14, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 × Virginia tight end John Rogers discusses the progress the Cavaliers have made during training camp and their multiple tight-end sets. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There is an advantage Virginia’s offense feels its developed through the summer and the first two weeks of training camp.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^aabd_d27\_fg7\c`5f\gf76\7`3ha6c2f5d6Qm':C8:?:2 7@@E32== ?@E6Di #q )2G:6C qC@H? 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UVa TE Rogers on Hoos' progress during training camp, multi-TE sets Virginia tight end John Rogers discusses the progress the Cavaliers have made during training camp and their multiple tight-end sets.
Virginia football notes: RB Xavier Brown takes the long road back to full health Virginia football running back Xavier Brown is out to prove, "I'm still the player I was before" the ACL injury he suffered last October.
Two weeks into training camp: Projecting Virginia football's depth chart Projecting Virginia football's depth chart with two weeks of training camp practices in the books.
